Learn a Chinese Character - 逮 (dài/dǎi) - Catch, Arrest

1. Character Basics 汉字基础

Radical: 辶 辶 (Walk, as a semantic component indicating movement)

Stroke Count: 11 The character '逮' has 11 strokes.

Character Structure: 左半部分 '辶' 表示与行走、运动相关，右半部分表示抓取的动作，整体表示在移动中抓住某物。 The left part '辶' suggests movement, and the right part represents the action of grasping, so it means to catch someone or something while moving.

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2. Pronunciation 发音

Pinyin: dài/dǎi dài (catch, arrest) or dǎi (colloquial: catch)

3. Meaning 含义

To catch; to arrest; to overtake 表示抓住、逮捕、赶上等意思。

4. Common Words 常用词汇

• 逮捕 Arrest
• 逮住 Catch hold of
• 逮老鼠 Catch mice

5. Grammar & Usage 语法与用法

It can be used as a verb, often followed by an object to indicate the action of catching or arresting someone or something. 它可以作为动词使用，后面常接宾语，表示抓住或逮捕某人/某物的动作。

6. Cultural Background 文化背景

In Chinese culture, the concept of 'catching' or 'arresting' has a long - standing history, often related to law enforcement and maintaining social order. 在中国文化中，“抓住”或“逮捕”的概念有着悠久的历史，通常与执法和维护社会秩序有关。

7. Example Sentence 例句

8. Memory Tips 记忆技巧

You can associate the character '逮' with the action of chasing and catching. The left part '辶' suggests movement, and the right part represents the action of grasping, so it means to catch someone or something while moving. 你可以将汉字 '逮' 与追逐和抓住的动作联系起来。左半部分 '辶' 表示运动，右半部分表示抓取的动作，所以它表示在移动中抓住某人或某物。